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Slitting Rewinding | Waste Not, Want Not

(Slit)

May 13, 2018, ... of today incorporate the use of differential cantilevered rewind air shafts which remain in the machine at all times. Nearly all machines couple this design with rewind shaft finished roll pushers. They ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, ... is typically non-tacky molten polymers being cast onto substrates with a nipped roll and a large air gap. In extrusion coating, the coating head is directly fed from an extruder. Hot melt coating is typically ...

Acucote Expands UV Inkjet Line

(Label/Tape)

April 22, 2018, ... to support any die-cut shape and provide UV inkjet printers the capability to offer both single and two-sided coupons. Company offers two-day lead times on UV inkjet facestocks paired with permanents, ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, ... from SUNY/Oneonta. She has served on the board of directors for TLMI and AIMCAL in addition to chairing technical teams for both trade associations. Ingrid is a well-known speaker and author on topics ...

TRESU Launches Doctor Blade

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2018, ... SAVEink chamber doctor blade, said to be a light, fast-change inking system for narrow web UV and water-based flexo applications that can be used without an ink pump. Company says chambers are air-tight ...

Sticking With It | PSA Acrylics Primer

(Sticking With It)

February 12, 2018, ... chairing technical teams for both trade associations. Ingrid is a well-known speaker and author on topics related to adhesive use. To learn more about Ingrid or contact her, visit www.ingridbrase.com, ...

AGL Announces Foil Laminator

(Coating/Laminating)

February 03, 2018, ... controlled lay-on roll assembly winds to a maximum diameter of 24 in., and the machine features a taper tension wind-up control. All shaft locations feature safety chucks and air shafts, and safety features ...

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2017, ... characters with great precision. Representatives from DNP’s marketing department say, “When paired with Mactac Durable Films, R550 provides extreme resistance against most chemicals. We are pleased to ...

Sticking With It | Going Green

(Label/Tape)

December 03, 2017, ... how do we reverse the trend before it is too late? And, of course, nearer to home, where does the use of adhesives fit into this? Before we begin to explore the current state of affairs and I share some ...

Prototype & Production Systems Offers Digital Print Engine

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2017, ... life. Company says robust and repairable design means printheads are not a consumable like other digital print engines. Other reported benefits include a design that is easy to understand, run, and maintain; ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, ... Herman van Roost, chairman of the Communications Group, detailed the group’s joint industry value chain initiative. With a to-do list featuring increasing recycling of polyolefin-based packaging and the ...

PPC Reports on Trends in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 11, 2017, ... Trends also analyzes 17 end-use segments including confectionery, dairy, dry foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and recreational products. This year, four categories were classified as growing markets, ...

Nanotechnology Foils | A New Packaging Design Vista

(Print)

November 07, 2017, ... foil-based brand protection feature for product susceptible to counterfeiting and piracy. The technology also can be used to produce pairs of highly saturated iridescent colors for added design impact, ...

TLMI Awards | ASL Print FX Takes Best of Show for Whiskey Label

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2017, ...  WS Packaging also earned a first place award for the BioRepair-8 FlexVision label in the Flexography–Line/Non-Prime category and a second place award for the Miracles Ranch-2014 label in the Wine & ...

Sticking With It | Launching New Products

(Sticking With It)

October 10, 2017, ... on the board of directors for TLMI and AIMCAL in addition to chairing technical teams for both trade associations. Ingrid is a well-known speaker and author on topics related to adhesive use. To learn ...

UPM Raflatac to Open Facility in Chile

(Label/Tape)

October 05, 2017, ...  Rendering of new UPM Raflatac facility in Chile Currently under construction in the Lo Boza industrial sector adjacent to Santiago International Airport, this new facility will join UPM Raflatac' ...

Flexible Packaging | Constantia Flexibles Reports on Global Trends

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... above sea level. A chips bag manufactured for the US market could burst at that altitude because of the difference in air pressure.” Identifying and responding to trends When developing packaging ...

Sticking With It | Q&A on Testing and Evaluation

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2017, ... holds a BS in chemistry from SUNY/Oneonta. She has served on the board of directors for TLMI and AIMCAL in addition to chairing technical teams for both trade associations. Ingrid is a well-known speaker ...

Coating Matters | Balancing Slot Die Design

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2017, ... can we look at if the streak persists? One area to consider is the geometry of flow within the slot die. The flow channels of a slot die can be simplified and studied like an air duct. When the air duct ...

Global Specialty Products Cleaner Is “Green”

(Coating/Laminating)

June 13, 2017, OPTIMA 2000 FG Aqueous Cleaner is reported to meet many safety and health standards and to be suited for a number of applications MOUNT HOLLY, NJ | Global Specialty Products USA offers OPTIMA 2000 ...